Call to Worship: Psalm 71:1
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!
Corporate Prayer of Adoration:
Pastor: Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
People: The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
Pastor: I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
People: Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
Pastor: Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
People: Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
All: Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 1:10-17
Song: All Creatures of Our God and King – Hymn 115 v.1-2,5
Song: To Thee I Come – CCLI #5445851
To thee I come, a sinner poor, and wait for mercy at thy door
Indeed I’ve nowhere else to flee, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner weak, and scarce know how to pray or speak
From fear and weakness set me free, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner vile, upon me Lord vouchsafe to smile
Mercy through blood, I make my plea, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner great, and well thou knowest all my state
Yet full forgiveness is with thee, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner lost, nor have I aught wherein to trust
But where thou art, Lord I would be, Oh God be merciful to me!
To glory bring me Lord at last, and then when all my sins are passed
With all the saints, I’ll then agree, Oh God was merciful to me!
Oh God was merciful to me!
New Testament Lesson: Romans 8:26-27
Silent Prayer of Confession:
Assurance of Pardon: Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ
Song: My Jesus, I Love Thee – Hymn 648 v.1,2,4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder – Matthew 25:1-13
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Word and Salvation” – James 1:17-18
Confession of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell: The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy universal Church: The communion of saints: The forgiveness of sins: The resurrection of the body: And the life everlasting. Amen.
Communion*:
Song: Wonderful, Merciful Savior – CCLI# 106879
Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious redeemer and friend
Who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men?
Oh you rescue the souls of men
Counselor, comforter, keeper, Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost their way
Oh we hopelessly lost the way
CHORUS: You are the One that we praise, you are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for,
Oh our hearts always hunger for
Almighty infinite Father, faithfully loving your own
Here in our weakness you find us falling before your throne,
Oh we’re falling before your throne
Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain
*Professing and baptized members in good standing of a Church in which Jesus Christ is proclaimed as Lord and Savior are warmly invited to join us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Guests: Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church. We want to thank you for joining us for worship! If this is your first time visiting our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offerings box at the back of the sanctuary. We’d like to send you some info about our church and our ministries. Also, if you have any needs or would like additional information, please see one of the elders or deacons, or send an email to christprespca@gmail.com.
Sunday School Summer Recess: We are currently on summer break from Sunday School. There will continue to be coffee and fellowship starting at 10 AM, with the service of worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Sunday School will resume in September.
VBS: Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this past week special for our children! Everyone had a great time! Stay tuned for more announcements for our children’s ministry!
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and upcoming events.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Dyer, Will Steward, Rebecca Berry, Jenan Nuwayhid, Debi Walker, Bill Dent, Zig Jastrebski, Emily Carter, and Joe Fikes.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family as they continue in their adoption process, and for the Dean family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and Kelli Jones, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).